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VCCC Alliance Research Conference 2023 Scholarship

Scholarships will be provided by the Centre for Cancer Education for individuals with lived experience (consumers) and professionals within VCCC Alliance member organisations in the specialties of students, postdoctoral researchers, allied health professionals, and nurses from metro and regional partner organisations, to attend the upcoming VCCC Alliance Research Conference.

Up to 25 scholarships will be awarded to cover 50 per cent of the registration fees for this Conference on 12–13 September 2023.

14 Aug 2023

Scholarships

If you are a student, postdoctoral researcher, consumer, allied health professional or nurse and would like to apply for a scholarship to attend the conference please see the eligibility criteria.

Award: Up to 25 scholarships at a discount rate of 50% off a two-day conference registration. 

VCCC Alliance Research Conference Scholarships

Join us at the highly anticipated VCCC Alliance Research Conference 2023 in Melbourne. Engage with leading clinicians, researchers, innovators, and important consumer voices, as we explore advancements in cancer research and care. From inspiring keynotes to interactive workshops, this conference promises an experience for all attendees. Don't miss the opportunity to network and collaborate with like-minded individuals, forging new connections to advance your research, practice, and outcomes for those affected by cancer.

Immerse yourself in groundbreaking cancer research insights from expert leaders in the field at Victoria’s foremost cancer research conference. Join us for what will be an engaging and creative program, featuring keynote speakers from both Australia and abroad as we look to the future of cancer care from the perspective of precision oncology, new technologies, AI, and involving consumers for their valuable insights.  

Comprehensive, inclusive, multidisciplinary. Two jam-packed days | 50+ national and international speakers |consumers included | inspiration guaranteed. 

Hosted by Julie McCrossin AM and Dr Shalin Naik. 

Read more on the conference website.

See the program here.

Conference Costs

Category Full registration Discount Discount Rate
CCPhD and students from VCCC Alliance member organisations $325 Discount of 50% $162.50
Consumer $325 Discount of 50% $162.50
Allied Health Professional $675 Discount of 50% $337.50
Nurse $675 Discount of 50% $337.50
Post Doctoral researcher $750 Discount of 50% $375.00

 

Eligibility criteria (Workforce)

  1. Your current involvement in cancer research, education, or clinical care.
  2. The contribution this would this make to your professional development and future career.
  3. You are employed by a VCCC Alliance member organisation or are part of Victoria's regional cancer workforce.

Download application form (Workforce)

Eligibility criteria (Lived experience)

1. Involvement in cancer advocacy.

 

Download application form (Lived experience)

Apply now

Download the application form.

All applicants will need to submit the application form into a single PDF and submit by 9.00am (AEST) Monday 28 August 2023 to VCCC Education ([email protected]).

 

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